GOLFEE table

ABSTRACT

An article of manufacture that allows the consumer to display golf balls within the table. The GOLFEE Table utilizes a shelf that attaches to a side wall within the body of the table. The side wall is attached to the underside of the top of the table. The golf ball shelf extends horizontally away from the side wall. The golf ball shelf holds each golf ball equally separated from each side wall. The GOLFEE Table is unique in the way the shelf is designed and attached to the table. The GOLFEE Table is an alternative way to display golf balls rather than utilizing a vertical wall-mounted unit. The golf balls are situated in the golf ball shelf within the body of the table.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is based on provisional application Ser. No.60/539,135, filed on Jan. 26, 2004.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of furniture and morespecifically to an article of manufacture that allows the consumer todisplay golf balls within the table utilizing the golf ball shelf.

The history of The GOLFEE Table was designed and created in part due tothe observation of other “shadowbox” tables. The golf ball shelf wasdesigned to add a creative and unique way of displaying the golf ballsbut allowing the body of the table to remain open.

Inventions:

Currently, a table is in the process of being patented that displays thegolf balls nestled within the body of the table without a opening in themiddle (true shadowbox design).

Similar Ways:

There are a few ways to display golf balls currently on the market.Examples: wall-mounted unit, lamp, clock, etc.

Shortcomings/Inadequacies:

The golf ball shelf allows for an opening within the body of the table.This has not been achieved before within a table

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the invention is The GOLFEE Table provides anexcellent way of displaying golf balls within a table.

Another object of the invention is each golf ball is equally separatedwithin the shelf of the table.

Another object of the invention is a great alternative to thetraditional vertical wall mounted unit.

A further object of the invention is The GOLFEE Table is not only adisplay case for golf balls, but also a table as well.

Yet another object of the invention is the consumer receives a betterperspective of each logo ball arranged horizontally within the shelf ofthe table.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, anembodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there isdisclosed an article of manufacture that allows the consumer to displaygolf balls within the table. The GOLFEE Table utilizes a shelf thatattaches to a side wall within the body of the table. The side wall isattached to the underside of the top of the table. The golf ball shelfextends horizontally away from the side wall. The golf ball shelf holdseach golf ball equally separated, and The GOLFEE Table is unique in theway the shelf is designed and attached to the table.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and includeexemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in variousforms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects ofthe invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate anunderstanding of the invention.

FIG. A is a Top View of the invention—The GOLFEE Table

FIG. B is a Bottom View (Side Walls) of the invention—The GOLFEE Table

FIG. C is a Cross-Section View (Side Wall) of the invention—The GOLFEETable

FIG. D is a Bottom View (Golf Ball Shelf) of the invention—The GOLFEETable

FIG. E is a Bottom View (Corner of Golf Ball Shelf) of the invention—TheGOLFEE Table

FIG. F is a Bottom View (Side Board) of the invention—The GOLFEE Table

FIG. G is a Side View (Table Leg) of the invention—The GOLFEE Table

FIG. H is a 3-D View (Entire Table) of the invention—The GOLFEE Table

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein.It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may beembodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed hereinare not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for theclaims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the artto employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailedsystem, structure or manner.

Description of The GOLFEE Table:

The article of manufacture is as follows:

FIG. A—Top View

The top of this particular table is made from one solid piece of wood.It is cut in the shape of a rectangle which the middle of the piece isrouted out to allow for the glass (¼″) and side walls (underneath thetop).

Measurements for particular style of table—21 7/16″×24⅝″ (see FIG. A)

FIG. B−Bottom View—Side Walls (Qty. 4)

The side walls are the beginning of the golf ball shelf. Each wall isscrewed to the underside of the top, aligned straight underneath theinside of the middle of table.

Measurements for particular style of table—

12 7/16″×¾″×1 9/16″

19⅞″×¾″×1 9/16″

(see FIG. B)

FIG. C—Cross-Section View—Side Wall

This cross-section drawing depicts the side wall connected to theunderside of the top of the table. It then portrays the golf ball shelfconnected to the bottom of the side wall. Each piece is attached byscrews.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIG. C for allmeasurements)

FIG. D—Bottom View—Golf Ball Shelf

The golf ball shelf is the essential part of the table. The piece ofwood is screwed into the underside of each sidewall which then extendshorizontally into the body of the table. The golf ball shelf descriptionis a solid piece of wood cut into a rectangle with which the middle iscut out. In order to properly display the golf balls, holes are cut intothe shelf to allow for the size of a golf ball. The golf ball holes areseparated equally from each other and from the side walls (Golf Ballsshown in drawing are not the actual number per each side of the golfball shelf). This unique way of displaying the golf balls is the vitalpart of the patent application.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIG. D for allmeasurements)

FIG. E—Bottom View—Corner of Golf Ball Shelf

The corner view gives all the measurements involved in spacing the golfballs from the side wall and from each other.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIG. E for allmeasurements)

FIG. F—Bottom View—Side Board (Qty. 4)

The side boards are attached to the underside of the top of the table inorder to cover the middle of the table. Each side board is attachedutilizing pocket-joinery on the interior of the side board to theunderside of the top of the table.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIG. F for allmeasurements)

FIG. G—Side View—Table Leg (Qty. 4)

The table legs are attached to the side boards utilizing metal bracketsattached to the interior of each side board. The legs taper from the topto the bottom. The table legs use a bolt and nut to connect the leg toeach metal bracket.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIG. G for allmeasurements)

FIG. H—3-D View (Entire Table)

This drawing represents all of the parts involved in the table. It showsin order how each piece should attach.

Measurements for particular style of table—(see FIGS. A,B,C,D,E,F, andG)

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferredembodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention tothe particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended tocover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may beincluded within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by theappended claims.

1. An article of manufacture that allows the consumer to display golfballs within the table. comprising: The GOLFEE Table utilizes a shelfthat attaches to a side wall within the The side wall is attached to theunderside of the top of the table; The golf ball shelf extendshorizontally away from the side wall towards the body of the table; Thegolf ball shelf holds each golf ball equally separated; and The GOLFEETable is unique in the way the shelf is designed
 2. An article ofmanufacture that allows the consumer to display golf balls within thetable. comprising: The golf ball shelf consists of wood that extendsaway from the side wall horizontally towards the body of the table; Thegolf ball shelf is attached to the underside of the side wall; The sidewall is attached to the underside of the top of the table